STS-26 Crew Demonstrates New Astronaut Escape System on Return to Flight Mission

Описание: In this video the STS-26 crew narrates the setup of the newly installed astronaut escape system, a critical safety feature added to the middeck of the space shuttle. Join the crew as they guide us through the details of the "escape pole," a device designed to allow astronauts to quickly exit the shuttle in the event of an emergency. This system, developed as part of NASA's enhanced safety protocols, underscores the mission’s historic significance as the "Return to Flight" following the Challenger accident.

Discovery crew members:
Commander: Frederick Hauck
Pilot: Richard Covey
Mission Specialist 1: John Lounge
Mission Specialist 2: David Hilmers
Mission Specialist 3: George Nelson

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